Wellness Blog & Updates
My best advice on how to SAVOR a life you love fueled by a thriving mind & body.
Honoring Holiday Food Memories
Because some foods feed more than your stomach—they feed your soul. Let’s be real: the holidays are full of food memories. For me, it’s the mini marshmallows and fresh-cut grapes in Ambrosia salad that instantly take me back to Christmas dinner—surrounded by the chaos...
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Hard to Quit
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Hard to Quit: The Sneaky Science Behind Addictive Foods Have you ever noticed how you can polish off an entire bag of chips without even realizing it—or how that “just one” cookie turns into three (or five)? It’s not just a lack of...
Hope IS a Strategy
You’ve probably seen it on a Lululemon bag or printed at the register: “Hope is not a strategy.” It’s catchy. It’s bold. And it’s half-true. Because here’s the thing: hope isn’t fluff. It’s fuel. Positive psychology research shows that high-hope people don’t just...
The Truth About Holiday Treats
The Truth About Holiday Treats (a.k.a. Why “Everything in Moderation” Is a Lie) Welcome to Hallothanksmas Eve—that festive blur from Halloween through New Year’s where treats pop up like holiday inflatables. And with every cookie tray or candy bowl, someone (usually a...
Would you leave the house with your phone at 20%?
Would you ever leave the house with your phone at 20%—knowing you won’t see a charger for the rest of the day? In a recent workshop, I asked this. One brave soul said yes (her parents were not thrilled), but everyone else shook their heads. 👉 Here’s the kicker: Why do...
Resilience, Loss, and the Work of Thriving
A Personal Note: Resilience, Loss, and the Work of Thriving I work hard at living authentically. And while I’m deeply passionate about the science of positive psychology, that doesn’t mean I float through life with a smile plastered on my face. The truth is, sometimes...
Celebrating Life with Cupcake Moments
The Importance of Savoring Glass half-full or half-empty? I’m gonna be real with you. I’m a half-empty kind of person. Not because I’m negative. Because I’m wired to spot what might go wrong before it actually does. Call it realist. Call it prepared. Call it "mom with...
Holiday Survival Mode? Not This Year.
You know what’s wild? I started planning for the holidays… in April. And no, I’m not obsessed with twinkle lights or wrapping paper. I’m obsessed with thriving. Because here’s the scoop: The “holiday season” doesn’t start in November. It starts with...
My Go-To Lifestyle Tweaks for Thriving
My Go-To Lifestyle Tweaks for Thriving—Even When Life is Messy Someone recently asked me: “What are five lifestyle tweaks that really support well-being?” Here’s the truth: You don’t need a total life overhaul.You need a few powerful, doable shifts. I’ve seen it with...
That One Sentence Flipped My World Upside Down
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” That one sentence flipped my world upside down. I was elbows-deep in goal-chasing mode, checking boxes, pushing harder, always aiming for the next milestone. Then I read The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama, and BOOM. One...